John E. Eiskamp named 2014 “Farmer of the Year” at Santa Cruz County Farm Bureau’s 97th Annual Meeting

Highlights of the 96th Annual Meeting of the Santa Cruz Farm Bureau.

John E. Eiskamp has been selected by the Santa Cruz County Farm Bureau as the 2014 “Farmer of the Year.” This award is presented annually to the farmer(s) who have contributed beyond their normal farming duties to help the community. The presentation was made during its 96th Annual Meeting held Thursday, June 26, 2014 at Driscoll’s Cassin Ranch in Watsonville. The board of directors felt it was appropriate to honor John who serves on the Farm Bureau Board of Directors and has made significant contributions within Santa Cruz County and the Pajaro Valley.

Featured speaker for the evening was Lou Calcagno, Monterey County Supervisor, who spoke on the topic “Public Service – It’s Worth It!.” Mistress and Master of Ceremony was Cynthia Mathiesen, President, Santa Cruz County Farm Bureau and David Van Lennep, 1st Vice-President of the Santa Cruz County Farm Bureau.

Other activities of the Annual Meeting included the election of directors and officers:

There are a total of 19 directors on the board and all terms commence on November 1, 2014

Directors:

For 1st term, three-year director, we nominate:

Chris Enright – Orchids

Geri Prevedelli-Lathrop – Apples

Brendan Miele – Herbs

For 2nd term, three-year director, we nominate:

Arnett Young – Vegetables

For 3rd term, three-year director, we nominate:

Matt Bissell – Timber

Officers:

For President and State Delegate, two-year position, we nominate:

David Van Lennep – Timber

For 1st Vice President and State Delegate, two-year position, we nominate:

Thomas Broz – Organic Vegetables

For 2nd Vice President and State Delegate, two-year position, we nominate:

Frank Estrada – Cattle & Timber

For Past-President and Alternate State Delegate, two-year position, we nominate: